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by RCA.

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RCA Rider Chanalyst
The Rider Chanalyst is probably the best known and most unique piece of test equipment manufactured by RCA.
The Chanalyst was designed by John F. Rider to allow the serviceman to listen to and measure the signal as it passes through each of the components in a receiver.
The Chanalyst uses four tuning eye tubes as indicators. Early Chanalyst models were manufactured by Service Instruments Inc. RCA manufactured and distrubited the later models of the Chanalyst.Front PanelEye Tubes (in operation)

RCA WV-98C Senior VoltOhmyst 1964
This RCA Senior VoltOhmyst VTVM (Vacuum Tube Volt Meter) is one of my favorite pieces of test equipment on my workbench.
The analog meter along with it's high input resistance is invaluable for aligning old radios. The probe is switchable between DC and AC-Ohms.
The WV-98C has an input impedance of 11 megohms to prevent loading of circuits under measurement.
WV-98C Front PanelWV-98C Specifications

1940 RCA Test Equipment Catalog

This is the RCA Test Equipment catalog #105 from 1940 showing drawings and descriptions with prices of
RCA's test equipment, including the Rider Chanalyst, the RCA Dynamic Demonstrator, tube testers, tubes, record changers, pick up arms, and parts.
27 pages